Record heat in France lets winemakers temporarily bump champagne’s alcohol to 15% – a bubbly boom that could become the new normal.

Heatwaves in France let winemakers push champagne’s alcohol content up a notch, sparking a new trend for the 2026 vintage.

President Ruto’s call for foreign traders to leave by Sept 7 sparks panic among immigrants in Nairobi and fuels debate on xenophobia.

America marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with prayers, lights and solemn speeches, while sparking fresh discussions on justice and remembrance.

US President Donald Trump lands in Dublin for a two‑day visit, meets Irish leaders and heads to his Doonbeg golf course.

US President Donald Trump lands in Dublin for a two‑day visit, meets Irish leaders and heads to his Doonbeg golf course.

A deadly avalanche in Pakistan killed famed climber Nirmal Purja, leaving his closest friend Mingma G on an intense quest to bring the fallen home.

A blaze on the MV June Aster has claimed 35 lives and left dozens missing as rescue teams search

A passenger train derailed in Normandy, injuring 44 people. Airlifted woman remains critical. Explore the impact and response

A Dutch tourist coach plunged into the Swiss Alps, leaving 5 fatalities and many injured—here’s what happened and how the rescue unfolded.

US President Donald Trump lands in Dublin for a two‑day visit, meets Irish leaders and heads to his Doonbeg golf course.

A deadly avalanche in Pakistan killed famed climber Nirmal Purja, leaving his closest friend Mingma G on an intense quest to bring the fallen home.

Uganda’s military chief cancels participation in the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games to avoid conflict with King Charles III.

Uganda withdraws from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games just months after joining to respect the king’s approval.

After filing for Chapter 11, LIV Golf’s players are now free to leave as the league seeks new backing and a player‑owned future.

Princess Diana’s black silk dress that appeared at a 1994 gala is set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s, with a predicted price of £220,000.

Princess Diana’s iconic black silk dress, dubbed the ‘revenge dress’, returns to Sotheby’s hoping to fetch $300,000.

A fleet of 2,977 drones flew over New York Harbor, turning the Twin Towers into a moving memorial where each light marked a 9/11 victim.

The White House pulls its Tetris‑inspired mini‑game, ‘Build The Wall’, after The Tetris Company raised copyright concerns.

M. Stone and T. Parker rename their hit series 'South America' to poke fun at Trump’s attempts to rename lakes & oceans, sparking laughs & debate.

President Ruto’s call for foreign traders to leave by Sept 7 sparks panic among immigrants in Nairobi and fuels debate on xenophobia.

Gen Z’s first memories of 9/11 come from school lessons and family stories, not the day itself. Discover how this generation is processing the tragedy.

Student‑activist Abhijeet Dipke sparks national walk‑up, forcing a minister to resign and sparking debates about youth power and media freedom.

Find out why Trump’s big-cheque promise sparked cheers, legal debate and a jaw‑dropping $1.3 trillion cost estimate.

Explore how the 9/11 attacks reshaped intelligence, the rise of new enemies like Russia and China, and what it means for the next generation.

Ukraine tennis star Dayana Yastremska reveals her flat was destroyed by a Russian Kalibr missile, but a torn Roland Garros towel survived – a strange symbol of resilience.

Kenyan President’s new rules aim to cut foreign traders, sparking fear among Burundian and other nationals in Nairobi.

A devastating blaze at a Chilean nursing home has taken 16 lives, prompting a nationwide review of care facilities.

Bulgaria investigates a fire at a private defense warehouse, hinting at sabotage amid growing tensions over weapons supplied to Ukraine.

Uganda’s youngest monarch, King Oyo, is buried while his kingdom’s future throne sparks a dispute; leaders urge unity as Tooro navigates new reign.

A Philippine ferry caught fire near Coron, killing 76 people and leaving 13 still missing. Authorities are investigating the blaze and searching for survivors.

A 15‑year‑old boy was rescued after days adrift following a capsized boat in Alaska's Bering Sea, highlighting survival and community resilience.

A passenger train derailed in Normandy amid probes into possible sabotage, leaving 186 passengers injured and emergency crews on scene.

America marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with prayers, lights and solemn speeches, while sparking fresh discussions on justice and remembrance.

Firefighters who inhale glutathione claim relief, but unions warn it may be unsafe. Experts call for more research.

Anthropic’s new report shows the AI firm has disrupted attempts to weaponise biology, sparking debate with lawmakers and cyber‑criminals.

A pilot flagged excessive speed before Amazon's Boeing 767 crashed at Miami airport, killing five crew members and injuring five others.

South Africa’s Hawks unit handed six Nigerians over $100m in online romance scams to the FBI, highlighting a global crackdown on digital crime.

Anthropic flags and stops AI uses that could help build biological weapons, underlining how tech firms police dangerous science.

Senator Bernie Sanders tells BBC he plans to ban super‑intelligent AI and run a sovereign wealth fund owning half the industry.